Plants in the Rainforest

Two Thirds of the Earth's plants are found in the Rainforest! Some plants like the Strangler Fig actually start there life at the top of the trees. They do this so they can capture the sun needed to grow.

Orchids

Orchids are a very popular and beautiful flower. There are around 25,000-30,000 species of Orchid in the world. 10,000 can be found in the tropics.

Heliconia

Heliconia, also popuarly known as lobster claw or false bird-of-paridise is beautiful with its lovely colours but interestingly only let birds with a specially modified beak to eat its nectar.

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By Gabriel from Cool Duck Studios

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